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Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,910

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $939

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,271

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,760 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $25,852 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Comfort / Convenience Group 595      
Media Center 730N 1,845      
Trailer Tow Group 545      
Engine-block heater 40 133 133 133
Large canvas sunroof 1,200      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Navigation Package   1,350    
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Cargo net   90 90 90
Rear bumper protector   95 95 95
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Remote start   445 445 445
Class II trailer hitch   634 634 634
Comfort / Convenience Group 541      
Media Center 730N 1,679      
Trailer Tow Group 496      
Engine-block heater 36 86 86 86
Large canvas sunroof 1,092      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Navigation Package   1,157    
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Cargo net   58 58 58
Rear bumper protector   61 61 61
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Remote start   333 333 333
Class II trailer hitch   475 475 475
Options (change) 4,225 3,204 1,854 1,854
Options (change) 3,844 2,466 1,309 1,309
Destination 925 850 850 850
Total Price $31,910 $32,849 $33,499 $36,499
Total Invoice $30,621 $30,271 $30,944 $33,728

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,576
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,589
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,910$32,849$33,499$36,499
Adjustments for Features0-3,515-3,750-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,910$29,334$29,749$32,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$30,621$30,271$30,944$33,728
Adjustments for Features0-3,239-3,464-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,621$27,032$27,480$30,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$448$3,046

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Large canvas sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,705$8,220$8,455$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515$3,750$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,239-3,464-3,650

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelLibertyForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.1 in103.9 in
Length176.9 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height72.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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